Freeletics: Workouts & Fitness Reviews

Great app but I guess can do better?

robb.layno

I love this app, really. But minor suggestion, can the devs enable a landscape mode for ipad users? Or am I just missing something? Either way, keep up the good work!

Well worth the money, no matter which plan you pick

Bj083

I am prior military, a current cop, and a former certified Crossfit trainer with three years experience training clients at a Crossfit box. Frequent work travel, coupled with an inability to access key pieces of workout equipment have derailed many programs I have tried over the last several years. Couple this with two new kids, some nagging overuse injuries, and the usual stresses of life and the me I see in the mirror in my mid thirties is markedly different from the me I saw staring back just five years ago, not to mention much slower and weaker. I decided to try a simpler, more minimalist approach to fitness that I could take with me literally anywhere, and started looking at fitness apps for my phone. I was looking for a Bodyweight or KB program when I ran across a review of the Freeletics app. Freeletics is relatively popular in Europe, but hasn’t made a huge splash here in the US yet. I decided to give this app a shot, and so far I am very impressed. The workouts and programming are tailored to your schedule, what little space or equipment you have access to (I.e. a pull-up bar, and floor space), and your own abilities. The program also adapts itself to how you are progressing as you proceed through it. For instance, my first week was relatively easy, and I breezed through even the metcon drills... so I made sure to say as much in the little questionnaires which you are asked at the end of each session. The second week: way more challenging! Much more volume, more intense circuits, and harder skills to master with the “drills” sessions at the beginning of your workout. The app itself is relatively easy to learn to utilize, and has lots of helpful videos to demonstrate any movements or skill sets you aren’t familiar with. You can also access soundtracks, nutrition content, and blog articles. All in all, for a couple bucks a week, I give this app a solid 5 Star rating after my first couple weeks.

Definitely not free

french toast yummy

Checked my bank account I guess I paid for this even though it said it was free ?

Free App, NOT Free to Use!

anthro_chick

It gives you ONE workout for free, then you have to pay. Month-to-month is not and option on here — only 3, 6, or 12. Deleted it right away. ??

Disappointing App

DereckJonesNYC2

There are videos of exercises but no detailed instructions and no obvious process or explanation of how to use the App. “Support” seems to be unhelpful canned responses to questions I have emailed. A waste of money in my opinion

3 weeks in

doppelqanqer

Really enjoying it so far. The videos are extremely detailed and helpful. The ability to give feedback makes sure you stick with it. I’ve tried other workout apps/plans that are just outside of my currently ability, and so it’s hard to feel motivated to keep trying them. Freeletics is never completely outside my ability, and if it is, I can give feedback so my workout is more appropriate next time! The app is sleek, and the exercises feel effective. Looking forward to continuing using it.

Terrible Customer Service

Katie_Y

They charged me without notice, after a year of having deleted the app, and refused to give a refund, citing their "policy."

Not free

Gerald Hemmington the 16th

The name of this app is complete crap and misleading. The app itself is free but to do anything you have to pay.

Starting Over

Mamalame

I was once fit, but got lazy and am now feeling the middle age spread. This app mixes up exercises that we all know, keeping me engaged. I’m feeling the burn and am loving it!

Surprise charges, bad customer care, and no refunds

TheFlyingM

EDIT: After a bit of a fight, my girlfriend was refunded. Updated to 4 stars. They charged my girlfriend $35, without prior warning, and were not willing to refund. She’s between jobs and now her bank account is empty. I was a huge fan of Freeletics, but after this there’s no way I’ll be using their apps anymore or recommending them to my friends. After a 1 month trial there was (a) no notification that an automatic 3-month subscription would be charged and (b) no opt-in to continue the subscription. Additionally they were not even listed as an active subscription on her Apple account, yet they still charged the $35 to my girlfriend, leaving her with no money to support herself for the week. All of that would even be fine even if they just refunded the subscription, but they refused. Just goes to show the people behind Free-letics don’t believe in anything “Free” about it.

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